Globally Positioning Students for Achievement in the 21st Century
Amy Reynolds, Network Support Specialist, CFN 201 School Year 2010 -2011
Support Menu 2010/2011 Definiton 21st Century Literacies, by NCTE: National Council of Teachers of English
Professional development and instructional technology support can be tailored to the individual needs of each school
Common Core Standards / Develop Your 21st Century Teacher Tool Kit
1 hour overview session
CCS standards call for students to use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing, as well as to interact and collaborate with others. Learn about Web 2.0 tools that incorporated into your instructional practices.
Google Docs for Administrators and Common Core Standards
1 hour overview session or
2 – 3 hr. Hands on session
Administrators: Learn how to create, share and collect information using Google Docs.
Teachers: Learn how Google Docs can be used meet CCS standards which call for students to use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing, as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
Online support and resources will be provided for participants. Common Core Standard Connection
Creating Online Learning Communities using Wikispaces
2 – 3 hours Hands on session
Take teaching and learning to the virtual world. Use basic wordprocessing skills to post course work online. Easily share information with students and colleagues, 24/7. Teachers will learn how to organize online content and resources to support academic achievement.
Online support and resources will be provided.
Follow up sessions available. Workshop can be structured to address Common Core Standards
Create Online Education Communities using Wikispaces
2 hours, Hands on session
Assistant Principals: Take leading, teaching and learning to the virtual world. Learn the necessary skills needed to capture your work online and share with colleagues, 24/7. School leaders will learn how to organize online materials and resources to support professional development and classroom learning.
Online support and resources will be provided.
Follow up sessions available.
Blogging in the 21st Century Classroom
2 – 3 hours
Hands on session
Discover how blogs, an online journal, can foster the development of a learning community for your class. Learn how to give students an authentic voice in learning, on the read/write web.
Online support and resources will be provided.
Follow up sessions available. Common Core Standard Connection
SmartBoard Basics in the Curriculum Classroom
45mins – 1 hour presentation.
Focus on developing SmartBoard best practices. APs, teachers and coaches will be given an overview of SmartBoard Tools and internet resources that can be used in teaching and learning.
Online support and resources will be provided.
Follow up sessions available. Common Core Standard Connection
Beyond the Basics Teaching with the SmartBoard
45mins – 1 hour presentation.
APs, teachers and coaches will learn best practices for using SmartBoards in the content classroom. Focus on developing lesson plans that include SmartBoard technology, as well as internet resources and third party software applications.
Online support and resources will be provided.
Follow up sessions available. Common Core Standard Connection
DOE School Website Support
Provide guidance for school webmasters in developing and maintaining DOE official school website.
NYCDOE eLearning Initiatives/Pilots Programs When available
Will notify principals when new initiatives and pilot programs are available for network schools.
NEWS - Education & Technology
ClassChats.com A great way to teach your students about social networking in a safe educational environment, meet educators from around the world, share ideas and collaborate on lessons. Site membership is FREE. Read more in T.H.E. Journal article Web 2.0: Maine School Inspires Global Online Collaboration.
NEWNational Education Technology Plan - Secretary Duncan announces draft of NETP, Newsletter:Harvard Education Letter / Technology Articles on this page explore ways that technology is transforming education—from organizing classrooms and structuring lessons to motivating students and helping them overcome barriers to learning. This section shows how teachers and administrators are using new technologies to surmount the constraints of pencil-and-paper learning in brick-and-mortar schools.
Technology Integration Matrix The Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) illustrates how teachers can use technology to enhance learning for K-12 students. The TIM incorporates five interdependent characteristics of meaningful learning environments: active, constructive, goal directed (i.e., reflective), authentic, and collaborative with five levels of technology integration (i.e., entry, adoption, adaptation, infusion, and transformation).Technology Matrix.pdf
Personal Learning Networks - PLN Learn more from these online experts- Alec Couros, Professor of Educational Technology & Media, University of Regina. His talk, titled "Harnessing the Power of Social Networks in Teaching & Learning" addresses the underlying questions about social networking and education., This 70 minute presentation address making the most of Social Networks and tools in Education. He is energetic, fun, irreverent, and fast paced - it's worth the time to watch this.
Globally Positioning Students for Achievement in the 21st Century
Amy Reynolds, Network Support Specialist, CFN 201School Year 2010 -2011
Support Menu 2010/2011
Definiton 21st Century Literacies, by NCTE: National Council of Teachers of English
Professional development and instructional technology support can be tailored to the individual needs of each school
My Social Bookmarks http://delicious.com/gps21century
1 hour overview session
Online support and resources will be provided.
Follow up sessions available.
Common Core Standard Connection
1 hour overview session or
2 – 3 hr. Hands on session
Teachers: Learn how Google Docs can be used meet CCS standards which call for students to use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing, as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
Online support and resources will be provided for participants.
Common Core Standard Connection
2 – 3 hours Hands on session
Online support and resources will be provided.
Follow up sessions available.
Workshop can be structured to address Common Core Standards
2 hours, Hands on session
Online support and resources will be provided.
Follow up sessions available.
2 – 3 hours
Hands on session
Online support and resources will be provided.
Follow up sessions available.
Common Core Standard Connection
45mins – 1 hour presentation.
Online support and resources will be provided.
Follow up sessions available.
Common Core Standard Connection
45mins – 1 hour presentation.
Online support and resources will be provided.
Follow up sessions available.
Common Core Standard Connection
When available
NEWS - Education & Technology
ClassChats.com A great way to teach your students about social networking in a safe educational environment, meet educators from around the world, share ideas and collaborate on lessons. Site membership is FREE. Read more in T.H.E. Journal article Web 2.0: Maine School Inspires Global Online Collaboration.
NEW National Education Technology Plan - Secretary Duncan announces draft of NETP,
Newsletter: Harvard Education Letter / Technology
Articles on this page explore ways that technology is transforming education—from organizing classrooms and structuring lessons to motivating students and helping them overcome barriers to learning. This section shows how teachers and administrators are using new technologies to surmount the constraints of pencil-and-paper learning in brick-and-mortar schools.
Technology Integration Matrix
The Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) illustrates how teachers can use technology to enhance learning for K-12 students. The TIM incorporates five interdependent characteristics of meaningful learning environments: active, constructive, goal directed (i.e., reflective), authentic, and collaborative with five levels of technology integration (i.e., entry, adoption, adaptation, infusion, and transformation).Technology Matrix.pdf
Personal Learning Networks - PLN
Learn more from these online experts-
Alec Couros, Professor of Educational Technology & Media, University of Regina. His talk, titled "Harnessing the Power of Social Networks in Teaching & Learning" addresses the underlying questions about social networking and education., This 70 minute presentation address making the most of Social Networks and tools in Education. He is energetic, fun, irreverent, and fast paced - it's worth the time to watch this.
Eight different sites with advice on building or growing your own PLN. http://sharetabs.com/?pln
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